Our balanced regime for food

Earth and Sky

In traditional Oriental medicines, “man” (in the broadest sense of the term: the human) is positioned between the Sky and Earth.

They constantly and simultaneously received energy from these 2 elements and, in fact, must bear and abide by the laws that govern them.

Great Oriental doctors have studied and codified these laws for centuries, adapting them to “man” so that they can live in harmony with nature and the universe.

They managed to define principles and laws, such as the universal principle (Yin Yang), and the Universal Vital Energy (QI).

Universal Vital Energy: QI

QI comes from breathing and eating, energy and material. That is to say 2 contrary things, 2 polarities.

The upper part signifies: Air. Vapor. On the rise.
This corresponds to Yang.

The lower part signifies: Field of Grain (rice). Earth.
This corresponds to Yin.The universal principle of Yin Yang

There is always a balance and a precarious interdependence between the Yin and the Yang.

For example

Masculine Feminine
Day Night
Up Down
Hot Cold

There is always a bit of Yin in Yang and Yang in Yin, which explains the symbol:

Here are a few definitions:

YIN

YANG

Night

Day

Darkness

Light

Cold

Heat

Winter

Summer

Water

Fire

Moon

Sun

Feminine

Masculine

Presence

Absence

Concrete

Virtual

Earth

Sky

Emptiness

Fulfillment

Rest

Movement

Deficient

Excess

Calming

Exciting

Each of these relationship changes just as the natural light during the course of a day.

The 5 levels of Yin and Yang

Different levels of Yin and Yang have been defined:

Ultra Yin

Yin

Neutral

Yang

Ultra Yang

The great Oriental doctors have linked the seasons and natural elements to correspond to these 5 levels. For each season and element, they have laid out a multitude of information to explain, as carefully as possible, to what each corresponds: Colors, planets, musical notes, organs, meridians, psychological profiles, qualities, defects, predispositions to disease… etc. There’s no limit …

General Classifications (some examples)

Classification

Winter

Fall

Indian Summer

Spring

Summer

Elements

Water

Metal

Soil

Wood

Fire

Organs

Kidney
Bladder

Lung
Large intestine

Spleen
Lungs
Stomach

Liver
Gallbladder

Heart
Small intestine

Colors

Black

White

Yellow

Green

Red

Flavors

Salty

Spicy

Sweet/Sugary

Sour

Bitter

This is the classic classification by element, which the Chinese have ordered, and could be made complete with planets, musical sounds, semiprecious stones, etc.
Here, the flavor is the one that reinforces the element.

Yin and Yang in food: Oriental energy nutrition

Classification

Ultra
Yin

Yin

Neutral

Yang

Ultra
Yang

Flavor

Bitter

Salty Sour

Sweet

Sugary

Spice

Cooking Method

Roast
Fry
Gratiner

Grill
Sauté
Braise

Steam
Boil
In a Papillotte

Simmer
Blanch
Poach

Raw
Fermented

Effects

Internalize

Descend

Neutral

Ascend

Externalize

This table describes the flavors’ effects on the body.

This classification applies to food through:

Flavors (spicy, sour, salty, bitter)

State (cold, cool, neutral, warm, hot)

The effect of food on the movements of energy (externalizing, internalizing, descending …)

The effect of food on organs (liver, lungs, the spleen …)

The seasonal characteristics of food

Method of cooking (grill, boil, blanchir …)

This concept constitutes a major difference between Western food and Oriental energetic nutrition.

The latter does not only care about the chemical or biological analysis of each food.

It’s based on the observation and study of the role and effects of each food (or food group) on humans, including:

Physical balance

Physiology

The psychic state

The energetic state

This is a comprehensive and holistic vision: food is not only to feed the body but to maintain it in all its components.

Objective of GAIA THERAPEAT

According to Oriental nutrition standards, the foundation of a good balance and good health is through a trio of organs: Spleen. Pancreas. Stomach.

Our recipes are based on these standards. Their composition has been adapted to 8 Universes thanks to a precise selection of foods, without forgetting taste and creativity.

Olivier BOYER, holistic therapist

From a young age, Olivier Boyer has been passionate about sports. When it came time to choose his course of study, he naturally turned to physical therapy. He uncovered knowledge of the physical body and its functions: how to rebuild the damaged, injured or suffering. He discovered massage, as well as oils and their virtues.

After a few years, he began to notice the limitations of physical appearance in therapy and decided to educate himself on the importance of mindset, spirituality, and energy. He discovered biokinergie, Chinese traditional medicine, Doctor Bach’s floral elixirs, colortherapie, Auriculotherapy, meditation, visualization, nutrition, Ayurveda, and the chakras.

It has been over thirty years since he began this journey into an exciting world without limits.
And so it’s with much joy and pleasure that he has put forth his knowledge to create and develop GAIA THERAPEAT.